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243 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
51.78, -1.27 · rel 71448
51.78, -1.27 · rel 71448
Shakespeare's Way
85,7 km from start to finish through urban area.
Oxfordshire · 51.78°N ·
1.27°W
85,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
16× monument
1× Attraction
3× viewpoint
Lt. Bettington and 2nd Lt. Hotchkiss
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Gilbert Charles Bourne
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Finish Stone for Torpids and Eights
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Winston Churchill
Attraction ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
In memory of Ewan Agnew
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Hitchmans
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Revd Edward Stone
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Wayside Cross & Old Market Hall Pillar
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Rewley Road Swing Bridge
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Starting Ring
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Birthwort
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Tank Bridge
viewpoint ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Acer Nethercott
monument ·
on the route
85,7 km
100%
Muntjac Point
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
85,7 km
100%
Column of Victory
monument ·
55 m off route
85,7 km
100%
Boathouse Corner
viewpoint ·
68 m off route
85,7 km
100%
Rowell's House
monument ·
94 m off route
85,7 km
100%
Sandford Lasher Memorial
monument ·
109 m off route
85,7 km
100%
RFC/RAF Airfield Memorial
monument ·
115 m off route
85,7 km
100%
Private James Aldridge
monument ·
136 m off route
85,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
55 m
–
243 m
0 km
42,9 km
85,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
133 m elevation
Halfway
60 m elevation
Three quarters
79 m elevation
Finish
89 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shakespeare's Way is 85.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shakespeare's Way takes approximately 21h 20min to complete.
No, Shakespeare's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shakespeare's Way starts near coordinates 51.9755, -1.5936.
Shakespeare's Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.